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<!--paging_filter--><p>It's an across the board special this week. Games? We got it. Learning? Got it. Cute stuff for the kids. Done. Exercise? Productivity? Music making? Yes, yes, and oh my yes, a biggie on that last one. Well, then, let's get right to it.</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/gallery/price_drop_weekends_best_app_deals_september_26#commentsGalleryApp LifeApp SalesApp StoreAppsbuddy man: kickcity maps 2goDealsfonts - telling stories with photosfrugal lifeGod of Bladeshatchhellraid: the escapeLitzMagellanMinecraftMinecraft Explorer ProMinecraft Skin Studiosalesspeed-readingstephen hawking's snapshots of the universethereminatortoca robot labWarhammer Questweather live reloadedweekly dealsworkout heroFri, 26 Sep 2014 18:22:00 +0000J Keirn-Swanson20692 at http://www.maclife.comPrice Drop: The Weekend's Best iOS App Deals, May 3http://www.maclife.com/article/news/price_drop_weekends_best_ios_app_deals_may_3
<!--paging_filter--><p>We have games from the old school and games from the new, so if you're looking for some game deals, you've come to the right place. But what if you're not into games? Well, we have a little music, we have a little photo, and we have a little other, but you'll have to come inside to discover.</p><h3>STRATEGO</h3><p><img src="/files/u124583/stratego.png" width="184" height="183" /></p><p>The classic board game gets <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid571948941%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">a classic cut down</a> to $0.99, so plan accordingly.</p><h3>God of Blades</h3><p><img src="/files/u124583/god_of_blades.png" width="182" height="182" /></p><p>Sword swinging <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid541971611%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">pulp fantasy</a> is in your hands for only $0.99. So, CHOP-CHOP.</p><h3>KAMI RETRO</h3><p><img src="/files/u124583/kami_retro.png" width="184" height="185" /></p><p>Combines equal parts platforming and line-drawn strategy into an experience that’s as addictive as it is old-school cool. Free <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid424188363%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">on your iPhone</a> and just as free <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid433330514%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">on your iPad</a>.</p><h3>PAC-MAN</h3><p><img src="/files/u124583/pacman.png" width="181" height="187" /></p><p><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid281656475%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">Eight quarters</a> gets you all the games of the arcade classic you can take. Now go eat some ghosts!</p><h3>Yummiloo Rainbow Power</h3><p><img src="/files/u124583/yummiloo_rainbow_power.png" width="184" height="185" /></p><p>If you're no fan of retro or classic gaming then try Yummiloo Rainbow Power, one of Apple's picks for <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid613400274%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">new and noteworthy</a>, and free, did we mention free?</p><h3>Vanished: The Island</h3><p><img src="/files/u124583/vanished_the_island.png" width="182" height="183" /></p><p>Put on your boots and start digging for answers as you explore a majestic island, and search for your missing Aunt. Her archaeological digs may have uncovered something sinister tho, <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid563740063%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">so watch out!</a> $0.99 is all your answers will cost.</p><h3>Ascendancy</h3><p><img src="/files/u124583/ascendancy.png" width="180" height="183" /></p><p>Take your gaming to the next level, to the future as you <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid412523782%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">create and control</a> a space colonizing civilization for just $0.99.</p><h3>All-in Fitness</h3><p><img src="/files/u124583/all-in_fitness.png" width="182" height="184" /></p><p>Gamers aren't known for their&nbsp;<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid571227995%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">ripped physiques</a>, so maybe you can be the start of changing that. Does free as a price entice you?</p><h3>Haze</h3><p><img src="/files/u124583/haze.png" width="187" height="181" /></p><p>If gaming ain't your thing, but you're a fan of pretty graphics, get <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid358331458%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">this $0.99 weather app</a> and turn your forecast super pretty.</p><h3>PanoFrame</h3><p><img src="/files/u124583/panoframe.png" width="182" height="182" /></p><p>If pretty is what you're after, then how about an app that gives you frames for <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid638691197%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">multiple panoramic shots</a>? Go big with your pictures and do it for free.&nbsp;</p><h3>Reflex - Vintage Camera and Photo Editor</h3><p><img src="/files/u124583/reflex_-_vintage_camera_and_photo_editor.png" width="181" height="188" /></p><p>Turn your pictures into <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid612498996%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">beautiful works of art</a> and do it for free.</p><h3>CarTunes Music Player</h3><p><img src="/files/u124583/cartunes_music_player.png" width="184" height="185" /></p><p>Kinda hard to control your music in the car, but with big total touch control actions and <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid415408192%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">a big fat FREE</a> price tag.</p><h3>Jamn – The musician’s multi-tool</h3><p><img src="/files/u124583/jamn_-_the_musicians_multi-tool.png" width="183" height="181" /></p><p>Don't just play music, but learn HOW to play it with <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=ApuPaiKIpxg&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fid530470606%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">this free visual teaching</a> app.</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/price_drop_weekends_best_ios_app_deals_may_3#commentsNewsall-in-fitnessApp LifeApp SalesAppLifeAppsascendancycartunesfrugal lifefrugallifeGod of Bladeshazejamnkami retromusic playerpac-manpanoframePrice Dropreflex vintage camera and photo editorstrategovanished: the islandyummiloo rainbow powerFri, 03 May 2013 20:57:08 +0000J Keirn-Swanson16924 at http://www.maclife.comGod of Blades Reviewhttp://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/god_blades_review
<!--paging_filter--><p>It’s quite a feat when a game’s presentation is mesmerizing enough to cause death by distraction. Such is the case with God of Blades, a side-scrolling sword combat game that takes full advantage of the Retina display to create something genuinely remarkable and unique.<br /><br />Your character, the Nameless King, automatically runs from left to right (think Canabalt), encountering enemies as he traverses a flat yet stunning 2D landscape. Directional finger swipes translate into one of four basic sword moves, and various unlockable swords all have different ranges and speeds. Hacking through swaths of weaklings is incredibly satisfying, but the fun grinds to a halt when tougher enemies appear late in the campaign and constant parrying becomes necessary.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/files/u307916/2012/Online/appreviews/screen2.jpg" width="620" height="349" /></p><p>Parrying foes, being parried, or taking damage disrupts momentum and bounces the King back varying degrees, putting him and his combatant temporarily out of each other’s virtually indecipherable range. It’s a system requiring patience and practice to master, though much in the same way one masters a 30-year-old car’s faulty ignition -- that is to say, refinement is lacking. Thankfully, a redeeming score attack mode called “Eternal” exists for when you hit the campaign’s difficulty roadblock.<br /><br />On the other hand, the presentation of the game’s cosmic fantasy theme is stellar, both figuratively and literally. Dynamic backgrounds, beautiful artwork, and trippy story text are all reasons enough to warrant purchase. Half the appeal of progressing through the campaign is discovering the next wondrously ethereal stage -- even if you have to combat some frustrating controls to get there.<br /><br /><strong>The bottom line.</strong> Brilliant presentation and the redeeming Eternal score mode make God of Blades worth playing, though loose controls sour prolonged sessions.</p><fieldset class="fieldgroup group-the-bottom-line"><legend>Review Synopsis</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-product">
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<!--paging_filter--><p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/god-of-blades/id541971611?mt=8" target="_blank">God of Blades 1.1.0</a></p> </div>
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White Whale Games </div>
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<!--paging_filter--><p>Uniquely beautiful audio and visual presentation. Eternal mode offers satisfying score-chasing.</p> </div>
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<!--paging_filter--><p>Simplistic, repetitive combat. Floaty controls. Some sword unlocks require library visits (yes, really).</p> </div>
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http://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/god_blades_review#commentsReviewsactionapp store reviewsAppLifeAppsDesign and GraphicsGod of BladesiPod and iPhonerunnerSoftwareWhite WhaleiPadiPhoneiPodGalleryTue, 16 Oct 2012 14:46:15 +0000Matt Hughes15324 at http://www.maclife.com